4 Easy organic breakfast ideas

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Organic morning meals

Despite what you may think, starting your day with an organic breakfast couldn't be easier. Fruit, yogurt, bread, cereal, eggs, breakfast meat and pancake mix are just a few of the many mouthwatering morning meal components available as organics. If you are new to an organic diet, you'll be deliciously surprised that you can still enjoy all your favorite breakfast dishes and may even be inspired to create your own selection of healthy, satisfying morning meals. Here are four easy organic breakfast ideas to get you started.

Organic Banana Spice Bread

Makes 1 loaf

Five-spice powder is the secret ingredient in this scrumptious breakfast bread. Serve a warm buttered slice with organic fruit and yogurt or with an organic egg cooked over easy.

2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add mashed bananas and mix until well combined. In a small cup, dissolve baking soda with hot water. Stir baking soda
solution into banana mixture.

3. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Remove from pan and serve
warm, or toast in a buttered skillet.

Organic Yogurt Cheese and Fresh Organic Berries

Serves 4 to 6

Thick, rich and creamy, organic yogurt cheese is a healthy complement for juicy, sweet fruit. The combination of yogurt and fruit provides protein, probiotics, antioxidants and fiber while the
generous sprinkle of ground flax adds a nutty dose of omega-3s. For a change, wrap yogurt cheese and fruit in thin organic crepes.

Directions:
1. To make yogurt cheese, line a colander with cheesecloth and add yogurt. Place colander over a bowl and allow to drain overnight. The yogurt will thicken as the whey drains
into the bowl. (Use the whey in smoothies or stir into oatmeal for extra protein.)

2. Transfer yogurt cheese to a mixing bowl and stir in agave or honey. Divide among 4 to 6 bowls and top with fruit. Sprinkle with ground flax and serve.

Organic Breakfast Burrito

Serves 4

Organic eggs, sausage and finely
chopped veggies nestled in a whole-grain wrap give the morning a filling, flavorful start. Keep this dish interesting by changing up the veggies, cheese or type of tortilla. These burritos are easy
to make and can be wrapped in plastic or foil for a delectably balanced on-the-go breakfast.

Directions:
1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes or until veggies are tender. Add sausage and cook 1 minute or
until heated through. Stir in lime juice and parsley or cilantro and remove from heat. Transfer vegetable mixture to a plate and keep warm.

2. In the same skillet over medium heat, add eggs. Cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are cooked through. Stir in vegetable mixture. Add cheese and cover skillet. Remove from heat and allow
cheese to melt.

3. Divide egg mixture among tortillas. Add salsa to taste and wrap tortillas around filling burrito-style. Serve immediately or allow to cool and wrap in plastic or foil to go.

Organic Pumpkin Pancakes

Serves 4 to 6

The spicy aroma, tender texture and
welcome pumpkin flavor of a steamy stack of these organic pancakes will have the family excited to sit down to the breakfast table. Serve with organic yogurt cheese, maple syrup, fruit and nuts. An
organic pancake or waffle mix makes this breakfast quick to fix.

2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mix, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a second bowl, whisk together egg and brown sugar. Add oil, pumpkin and 1/2 cup milk, mixing until well combined. Add a
bit more milk if you want a thinner consistency. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until well combined.

3. Pour 1/4-cup amounts of batter onto hot griddle. Cook until bubbles form and burst on top of pancakes and edges are set; the bottom should be golden brown. Flip and cook until second side is
golden brown. Transfer to a plate and keep warm until ready to serve.